Senior Population Health Strategy Consultant; Hybrid

Purpose

The Population Health Strategy Consultant works closely with physicians and health systems ("providers") enrolled in Care First's commercial and government value‑based programs to understand patterns in their population's health data and effectuate practice transformation strategies that improve quality and reduce global health care costs. The Practice Consultant collaborates with internal subject matter experts to provide consulting services to physicians, key physician practice staff, executive level health system administrators, and other stakeholders to achieve program or contract goals.

Participates in senior level peer work groups to research and suggest new best practices and workflows to enhance the success of the consulting team.

We are looking for an experienced professional in the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area who is willing and able to work in a hybrid model. The incumbent will be expected to work a portion of their week from home and a portion of their week at a Care First location based on business needs and work activities/deliverables that week.

• Practice Transformation:
  Employ consulting skills to manage behavior change and influence practice workflow improvements that optimize outcomes and value. Thoughtfully implement processes and technologies in practice to assure the highest state of provider readiness to participate in various Care First networks, government programs and other opportunities that may emerge.
• Data and Work Flow Analysis:
  Manage aggregate performance of all value‑based contracts across the market and develop/adjust plans as needed. Conduct a thorough review of clients' opportunities, utilization patterns, and outcomes to inform provider and health system decision making. Research any variances and seek resolution. Model the financial impact of proposed changes in practice patterns.
• Active participation in best practice development and sharing, team activities, mentoring and training and other administrative functions. Assist other Practice Consultants in dealing with challenging stakeholders. Regularly present at Practice Consultant meetings, breakout sessions, and company meetings. Assist and participate in larger division and company initiatives.
• Market Analysis and Development:
  Build and manage relationships within the local health care market, understanding community health and wellness needs. Identify opportunities to improve the access, quality and efficiency of patient care and provider communication between patient, PCP, specialist and hospital. Recruit providers and negotiate terms of value‑based contracts, facilitate relationships between key stakeholders, and create medical neighborhoods that facilitate optimal patient care and communication.

Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

Education Level: Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field OR an additional 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a Master's degree.

Experience: 4 years statistical or health data analysis. 1 year of field experience in the role as Population Health Strategy Consultant within Care First.

• 2 years or more of field experience in the role as Population Health Strategy Consultant within Care First, post training graduation preferred.
• Consulting skills and/or direct experience in a consulting role.
• Experience in a clinical setting or knowledge in a clinically related field.
• Project management experience.
• Experience using Client Relationship Management (CRM) System(s).

• Demonstrated ability to effectively comprehend complex data analysis.
• Solution development.
• Executive presentation skills.
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective at building relationships with various levels of business professionals and/or clinicians.
• Mentoring new employees.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from…